Opinion by Judge O'SCANNLAIN; Dissent by Judge CANBY.
O'SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judge:
We must decide whether a state court's decision that a defendant was not denied his Sixth Amendment right to counsel is contrary to clearly established federal law.
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On July 17, 1993, Ronald M. Baker was arrested on charges of driving without a valid operator's license ("DVOL"), driving under the influence of alcohol ("DUI"), and obstructing a public officer...
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